The 5-star Hotel Izulu, situated in Ballito on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is renowned for luxury boutique accommodation, outstanding cuisine at Gigi's restaurant and its award winning Impilo Spa as well as its extraordinary wedding and banqueting facilities. Hotel Izulu's warm friendly atmosphere and attentive staff contribute to an unforgettable experience of relaxation, peace and tranquility.

With the homely ambiance Hotel Izulu has to offer, it is the perfect place to commence and or conclude any KwaZulu-Natal holiday adventure. This boutique hotel is a short drive from Durban and ideally situated near to the new King Shaka International Airport - ideal for leisure or business guests.

Hotel Izulu is the perfect base to enjoy the warmth of the Indian Ocean and the incredible nearby beaches, Big 5 game reserves, spectacular scenery and the history and culture of the Zulu Kingdom, whilst being pampered and spoilt in world-class luxury. Ideal for weddings, honeymoons or as a unique luxury retreat.

Hotel Izulu boasts 19 luxurious suites within a contemporary blend of Tuscan architecture, African features and Balinese influences. Different styles of architecture form a convivial mix, and are most often described as "an African heart with an eastern spirit". Five luxurious freestanding villas are spread out in manicured grounds and each villa offers two Executive Suites, two Deluxe Suites, a private courtyard and an 8-seater Jacuzzi.

Luxurious living manifests itself in the Royal Suite - the preferred choice of VIPs and Hollywood celebrities. Sprawled across the entire top floor of Villa Ingelosi, it encompasses a bar, dining area, personal deck and Jacuzzi, which incidentally overlooks the Indian Ocean. The Royal Suite is perfect for honeymooners; in fact, bridal couples will fall in love with Hotel Izulu! They may marry in bliss in the hotel's chapel and then celebrate in style in the banqueting hall.

All suites are decked out in pure cotton bed linen, silk curtains and grand double baths flanked by huge glass encased showers, making this a bathing experience par excellence.

Special rates are available out of season and for long stays throughout the year. But do keep a look out for our Tempting Offers.

Crowning this unique property is Gigi's Restaurant, an elegant a-la-carte restaurant headed up by renowned Executive Chef Guy Gorrie. Building on its world-class cuisine, South African flavour orientations have been added to broaden the palate appeal of the menu for the enjoyment of guests alike. His diverse menu recreates classical dishes in a more modern and health orientated fashion.

Guests can also opt to dine in the intimacy of their suite, in the charming underground, candle-lit wine cellar or the newly launched Chef’s Table in the kitchen reserved for only 6 guests so they may interact with the Chefs and learn more about the cuisine preparation.

Hotel Izulu is committed to operating in a greener more eco-friendly environment. The Hotel has recently created a new organic herb and vegetable garden, which will provide fresh organic vegetables for use in Gigi's restaurant.

Occupying an entire top floor of the Hotel, the Impilo Beauty Spa boasts three fully equipped spacious treatment rooms, a hydro using a full range of Clarins and TheraVine beauty products. All treatments done by fully trained and experienced therapists for the ultimate in pampering and stress releasing therapies.

Wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy the Harold Johnson Nature Reserve, situated on the banks of the Tugela River and run by the Parks Board. It offers picnic sites and walking trails and there is a small variety of game and large variety of bird life. The Crocodile Farm has over 7000 Nile crocodiles plus snakes and other reptiles. The farm includes bush and hill trails, curios and refreshments.

At Umhlanga, the Natal Sharks Board offers visitors a chance to see an audio visual presentation and shark dissection take place or they can browse the display hall and curios shop.

The many towns such as Ballito and Umhlanga Rocks offer a wide variety of restaurants to suit all occasions where visitors can spend the evening enjoying mouth watering dishes, take in one of the latest movies or dance the night away to the latest music craze. For 'shopaholics' there are modern shopping centres and specialist shops catering for all tastes.

Four superb golf courses all within 20 minutes drive are available in this all year round climate.

Microlight flights, deep sea fishing, dolphin viewing, quad biking, horse-riding, surfing and many cultural explorations are available to visitors.

For those travelling on, two World Heritage sites, the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg and Greater St Lucia Wetlands are only a 2 hour drive away. With the attractions of the Zulu Kingdom, Game Reserves, coastal line, and going inland to the Historic Battlefields. Hotel Izulu is the perfect destination.

With the latest in audiovisual telecommunication and video- conferencing technology, the Izulu Conference Centre is the ideal setting for today's business forum. With luxury all-suite accommodation, fine dining and a complement of highly trained staff on hand to make your assembly productive and enjoyable, a conference at Hotel Izulu is sure to be a business trip to remember.

We have a Banqueting Hall to seat up to one hundred and fifty, plus board-room/U-shape/Cinema/Classroom style conferencing facilities for a range of smaller groups.

Full day and half day conferencing rates include the use of our standard conferencing equipment plus your coffees/teas, arrival, mid-morning, mid afternoon eats, three course plated or buffet lunches. Conference pads, mints and pencils are of course provided.

The Royal Suite is offered for the more luxurious executive meetings. This suite may accommodate up to ten delegates. The flat screen television is perfect for presentations while delegates enjoy the comforts of their private lounge. The bar may even be stocked and serviced for after hour drinks.

The spectacular Impilo Beauty Spa offers stress easing therapies for delegates or spouses - corporate half and full day packages may be arranged on request. And of course, the renowned Zimbali, Umhali, Princes Grant and Mount Edgecombe Golf Courses are just a short drive away.

Please enquire about latest rates and frequent special offers.